COREY POITIER

ad1zcz@r.postjobfree.com 305-***-**** Greenville, TX 75402

Summary

To contribute relevant experience teaching history for 16 years. An adaptable teacher of experience in teaching diverse history lessons to large groups of students by devising lectures and coursework cohesive with different learning styles. Resourceful in contributing to creation, execution and evaluation of curriculum to continually advance program. Collaborative in assisting with textbook selection for history department.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Technology Implementation

Student Records Management

Differentiated Instruction

Faculty Collaboration

Course Development

Discussion Facilitation

Policy Enforcement

Student Advising

Administration Collaboration

Curriculum Implementation

Online Learning Platforms

Student Needs Assessment

Classroom Oversight

Classroom Management

Departmental Coordination

Public Speaking

Lesson Planning

Student Performance Evaluation

Student Mentoring

Geography Expertise

Experience

Mesquite ISD (Title 1) Mesquite, TX

US History and Economics

08/2021 - 08/2023

Assisting families and students with FAFSA/TAFSA

Assisting families and students with scholarships and grants

Preparing adult and young adult learners for the next phase of education and applying education through counseling and guidance methodologies

Career planning: Study of career development, learning activities, systems, approaches, program coordination, use of educational and community resources, and vocational counseling systems

Guiding adult and young adult learners about different opportunities to apply education in the real world through example, process and utilization

Tutored of students to pass the EOC (One-on-One, Lock-ins and Private Sessions)

Advised, monitored, and assisted students through Parent-Teacher Conferences

Advocate for school improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders

Advocate for student improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders.

Poitier EOC Tutoring Greenville, TX

CEO & Lead Tutor

09/2015 - 11/2023

Monitoring instructors and students to ensure the success of the program activities

Used reflective thought actions and reaction to correct unsuccessful outcomes

Working with low-income students to achieve success in the classroom and state testing

Create and facilitate innovative lessons and remedial lessons to bolster the student experience

Providing an open-door policy that gives staff, students and parents an ease of communication through technology or verbal

Writing and communicating the mission statement and vision of the company or department

Counseling low-income students in economics, government and financial literacy

Maintaining a fiscal budget and developing contracts that are in the best needs and interest of the company and/or program

Resourcing money saving techniques and negotiating contracts and deals

Effectively communicate with parents and other stakeholders involved

Preparing adult and young adult learners for the next phase of education and applying education through counseling and guidance methodologies

Advocate for school improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders

Advocate for student improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders.

Cedar Hill ISD (Title 1) Cedar Hill, TX

Lead Teacher, - US History, Government & Economics

08/2020 - 07/2021

(Lead Teacher) Dual Credit US History, Government & Economics 11th and 12th

Dual Credit Professor for Cedar Valley for 2020-2021 school year

Dual Content Leader for Government and Economics (1 year)

Provided mentoring opportunities for students and new Teachers

Tutored of students to pass the EOC (One-on-One, Lock-ins and Private Sessions)

Advised, monitored, and assisted students through Parent-Teacher Conferences

Advocate for school improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders

Advocate for student improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders.

Terrell ISD (Title 1) Terrell, TX

US History, AP Human Geography and World History

08/2019 - 07/2020

(Lead Teacher) AP Human Geography, US History and Geography

Dual Credit Liaison for Trinity Valley for 2020-2021 school year

Dual Content Leader for Government and Economics (1 year)

Provided mentoring opportunities for students and new Teachers

Tutored of students to pass the EOC (One-on-One, Lock-ins and Private Sessions)

Advised, monitored, and assisted students through Parent-Teacher Conferences

Advocate for school improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders

Advocate for student improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders.

DeSoto High School (Title 1) at DeSoto ISD DeSoto, TX

Lead Teacher/Anchor Teacher/IB Administrator

08/2014 - 07/2019

Asst. International Baccalaureate (IB) Administrator (2014-2019)

Lead and Anchor Teacher for International Baccalaureate (IB) (2014-2019)

Working with low-income students to achieve success in the classroom and state testing

Create and facilitate innovative lessons and remedial lessons to bolster the student experience

Providing an open-door policy that gives staff, students and parents an ease of communication through technology or verbal

Monitoring instructors and students to ensure the success of the program activities

Used reflective thought actions and reaction to correct unsuccessful outcomes

Create and facilitate professional development for staff to assess needs

Using professional development to foster team building

Built/Facilitated Summer Bridge programs for students

Performed observations of new teachers and mentoring programs

Maintaining a fiscal budget and developing contracts that are in the best needs and interest of the company and/or program

Resourcing money saving techniques and negotiating contracts and deals

Effectively communicate with parents and other stakeholders involved

Performed ad established FAFSA Nights and Saturday sessions for 5 years

Counseling low-income students in economics, government and financial literacy

Assisting families and students with scholarships and grants

Preparing adult and young adult learners for the next phase of education and applying education through counseling and guidance methodologies

Career planning: Study of career development, learning activities, systems, approaches, program coordination, use of educational and community resources, and vocational counseling systems

Guiding adult and young adult learners about different opportunities to apply education in the real world through example, process and utilization

Tutored of students to pass the EOC (One-on-One, Lock-ins and Private Sessions)

Advised, monitored, and assisted students through Parent-Teacher Conferences

Advocate for school improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders

Advocate for student improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders.

KAPLAN UNIVERSITY Coconut Creek, FL

Lead Financial Aid Student Coordinator and Instructor

07/2011 - 07/2013

Lead Financial Aid Instructor (2 years)

Holiday Manager for Law School and Student Loan Department (2 years)

Instructed students on Financial Aid and FAFSA

Taught students about Financial Aid documents/programs

Taught adults on improving phone call time and integration of financial aid system

Advised students on Financial Aid with Kaplan University

Assisted students navigating through the Financial Aid process to continue their education

Provided accurate information on Federal Grants and Loans

Provided customer service and building rapport with students.

MDPS, NORTH MIAMI SR. High (Title 1) North Miami, FL

Lead Teacher/Reading Interventionist

10/2011 - 06/2011

Taught students on the importance of Reading

Developed innovative lesson plans and curriculum

Used technology in the classroom to educate the students

Provided mentoring opportunities for students

Advised, monitored, and assisted students through Parent-Teacher Conferences

Advocated for new Reading and Writing Programs for North Miami Sr

High

Advocated for school improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders

Advocated for student improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders.

MDPS, NORTH MIAMI BEACH Sr. High(Title 1) North Miami Beach, FL

Government, US History, Economics and English Teacher (Day & Night)

07/2007 - 07/2010

Taught adult students on the importance of Government, American and English

Taught AP (Gifted) Government and US History (2 years)

Developed innovative lesson plans and curriculum

Prepared night school students for High School Diploma or GED exam

Provided mentoring opportunities for students

Evaluated, Arrange, Administer, Score, and Interpret information for grouping and individual aptitudes

Modeled curriculum for adult and young adult learners using modeling and Marzano and Charlotte Daniel design

Study and designed foundational continuing Adult and young adult learning programs using backward design through Marzano and Daniels methodologies

Designed curriculum from the ground up for adult and young adult education (Daimler-Chrysler Products and applications) (Night School Government, Economics and US History) and Young Adult (Government, Economics and US History)

Used teaching methods based on VARK

Principle teachings style with the use of real-world application and situations

Preparing adult and young adult learners for the next phase of education and applying education through counseling and guidance methodologies

Career planning: Study of career development, learning activities, systems, approaches, program coordination, use of educational and community resources, and vocational counseling systems

Guiding adult and young adult learners about different opportunities to apply education in the real world through example, process and utilization

Advocated for Adult Education Programs and Certifications

Advocated for school improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders

Advocate for student improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders.

BUKKEHAVE Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Daimler Chrysler Global Product Manager/Professional Development

04/2006 - 04/2007

Worked with Heads of State and United Nations Officials

Trained Staff and Clients on Daimler Chrysler Products

Created Online and Classroom lessons using technology (Boom tube and Zoom)

Institute, negotiated and reinstated contracts

Created Training materials and SPEC Books

Monitoring instructors and students to ensure the success of the program activities

Used reflective thought actions and reaction to correct unsuccessful outcomes

Supervised staff through observation during program time or monitoring through Webex or Zoom during tutoring hours to maximize success

Create and facilitate professional development for staff to assess needs

Using professional development to foster team building

Providing an open-door policy that gives staff, students and parents an ease of communication through technology or verbal

Recognizing staff and students for achievement through incentive and awards

Provide access to conflict resolution skills and working in tandem to ensure success

Writing and communicating the mission statement and vision of the company or department

Working within the bounds of the FLDOE (Florida) and TEA (Texas) guidelines with working with adults and children

Maintaining a fiscal budget and developing contracts that are in the best needs and interest of the company and/or program

Resourcing money saving techniques and negotiating contracts and deals

Interview, hiring and orienting staff and personnel within the company and program

Suggest termination in regard to manage the success of the program

Develop instructional strategies, behavior management and communication with stakeholders

Designed curriculum from the ground up for adult and young adult education (Daimler-Chrysler Products and applications).

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI Coral Gables, FL

Network Specialist/Admissions/Professional Development

04/1994 - 03/2002

Lead Trainer Students, Staff and Patrons (6 years)

Trained Staff on use of library software and services

Aiding students through the admissions process

Institute, negotiated and reinstated contracts

Developed innovative lesson plans

Evaluated, Arrange, Administer, Score, and Interpret information for grouping and individual aptitudes

Modeled curriculum for adult and young adult learners using modeling and Marzano and Charlotte Daniel design

Study and designed foundational continuing Adult and young adult learning programs using backward design through Marzano and Daniels methodologies

Designed curriculum from the ground up for adult and young adult education (University faculty and Staff)

Used teaching methods based on VARK

Principle teachings style with the use of real-world application and situations

Preparing adult and young adult learners for the next phase of education and applying education through counseling and guidance methodologies

Career planning: Study of career development, learning activities, systems, approaches, program coordination, use of educational and community resources, and vocational counseling systems

Guiding adult and young adult learners about different opportunities to apply education in the real world through example, process and utilization

Used technology in the classroom

Provided mentoring opportunities for students.

Education and Training

American Public University Charles Town, WV

Ph.D. in Education Administration

Status: In Progress

Kaplan University Davenport, IA

Master's in Education - Educational Leadership in Education Administration & Curriculum

07/2013

Status: July 2013

[Award] Recipient

[Semester, Year] - Dean's List

[Semester, Year] - Honor Roll

University of Miami Coral Gables, FL

Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism And Political Science

05/2002

Status: May 2002

[Semester, Year] - Honor Roll

Miami-Dade Community College Miami, FL

Associates in Arts Degree in Liberal Arts And General Studies

12/1994

Status: December 1994

[Semester, Year] - Honor Roll

Certifications

Professional Connecticut Teaching License (Granted Oct. 2023) - CSDE#: 928-***-****

Professional Florida Teaching License (Granted July 2013 - 2018) - DOE#: 1068543

Professional Texas License (Granted July 2015- 01/2021) TEA#: 1806545

International Baccalaureate Trained (April 2015-2018)

Advanced Placement Trained (August 2015-2021)

University Of Miami Professional Development Certificate (1994-2001)

Licenses

Connecticut, CSDE# 928-***-****, Professional License

Florida, DOE# 1068543, Professional License

Texas, TEA# 1806545, Professional License

Community Service

Poitier Tutoring Company (EOC, Social Studies Tutoring and FAFSA)

Haitian Earthquake Relief Food and Clothing Drives (Miami & Ft. Lauderdale, FL)

Organized Community FAFSA Nights and Weekends

Assisted in COVID-19 Food Drives

Private Group, Republican Haitian Food and Relief drive, Jewish/Haiti Relief)

Advocated for Adult Education Programs and Certifications (North Miami/North Miami Beach area)

Advocated for school improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders (North Miami/North Miami Beach area)

Advocate d for student improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders (North Miami/North Miami Beach area)

Advocate for Students Against Destructive Decisions (Chapter Leader)

Advocate for Police Pension Rights

Advocate for MDPL Libraries and Literacy Programs

Created Library Reading programs in South Miami and Miami Lakes Public Libraries

Assisted North Miami Families with Mortgage Relief

Assisted North Miami Families with Temporary Protected Status and Visa issues

Young Black Men Mentoring Program

Jewish Passover Food Drive (2007-2010)

Thanksgiving Food Drives for Jewish and Gentile Communities

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